Whanganui Funeral Notices

Peacefully at home on Saturday 20th February 2021, aged 75 years.

Dearly loved son of the late Ray and Doreen and much loved brother and brother in law of Raymond and Lynn, the late Paul, Simon, the late Mark, and Catherine.

Loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Wanganui would be greatly appreciated and may be left in the Church foyer.

All messages to Walker Family,

C/- P.O.Box 341,
Wanganui.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Guyton St, on Wednesday 24th February at 1.00pm, to be followed by private cremation.

The family extend an invitation to join them for Rosary for Michael in the Church on Tuesday evening at 5.30pm.

Passed away peacefully at Jane Winstone Rest Home on 20th February 2021, aged 98 years.

Beloved husband of the late Anne, and much loved father and father-in-law of Anne-Maree (Hamilton), John and Angela (Hamilton), and Celia and Ben (London). Much loved Pop of Sam and Alex, Amy, and Emily; Tom, Joe, and Dan.

Special thanks to Lenore for her friendship and support.

Thank you to Sue and the staff at Jane Winstone for their care of Dad.

In memory of Darrell, donations to The Four Friends Trust would be appreciated (send to The Secretary, P.O Box 7001, Wanganui. 4501).

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Darrell’s life, to be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui on Wednesday 24th February 2021, at 2.00pm.

Passed peacefully on Saturday, 20th February 2021 at Masonic Court Rest Home, with whanau and friends at her side.

A much loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, cousin, niece, aunty, and a friend to many.The whanau wish to thank Olga, Alzheimers Whanganui, Whanganui Country Music Club, the Kaumatuas she had lunch with, the staff at Masonic Court, and all those who cared for Marion.

You left us beautiful memories

Your love is still our guide

Though we cannot see you

You’re always by our side.

Marion will lay at Kaungaroa Marae until her service, to be held on Tuesday, the 23rd of February 2021, at 11.00am.

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TAUREREWA, Marion:

You got your wish with a very peaceful passing to join your loving and loved husband Tai.

You and I had a very unique, special friendship of mutual love and understanding, which some family members chose not to understand and accept.

I honoured Tai’s wishes to look after you to eternity, and feel in my heart that I did this with sincerity and love.

R.I.P. Marion, with my respect, admiration, and especially LOVE.

Olga QSM

On 13th February 2021, peacefully at St. Johns Hill Healthcare, in her 99th year.

Dearly loved wife of the late Cliff. Much loved Mum and Mother-in-law of Priscilla Ackroyd, John and Elga (Australia), Dawn Smith and Dean, Roger and Geneva, and the late Ray.

Loved Grandma of all her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Special thanks to the staff at St. Johns Hill Healthcare for the care shown to our Mum.

In accordance with Maria’s wishes a private family Funeral Service has been held.

Peacefully at Summerset on Summer Hill Rest Home, Palmerston North on Thursday 18th February 2021, aged 93 years.

Dearly loved husband of Hannah (Deceased), and Rae. Much loved father and father in law of Cushla and John, Pat and Jan, Erin and Bill, Jim and the late Iolie, Terry and Catherine, and Colleen and Chris. Treasured Grandad of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

All messages to Murphy family, C/- P.O. Box 341, Wanganui.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Brian at St Annes Catholic Church, Raine St, Wanganui on Monday 22nd February at 1.30pm, to be followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

The family extend an invitation to join them for Rosary for Brian at the family home 2 Barich Lane, R D 1, Palmerston North on Sunday evening at 5.30pm.

On Sunday, 17th January 2021, at Kowhainui Resthome, in his 89th year.

Dearly loved husband of the late Dorothy. Loved father and father-in-law of Malcolm and Raelene (Wanaka), Gayle (Wellington), Heather (Auckland), Diane and Keith (Dargaville). Much loved Poppa of Nathan, Jacinda, Martin, Chris, Alexandra, and Jonathan.

In accordance with Wally’s wishes a private cremation has taken place, a public memorial service for Wally will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui on Saturday 20th February, 2021 at 1.00pm, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Kowhainui Home would be appreciated and may be placed in the Chapel Atrium. Messages may be sent to Gayle Papworth, P.O. Box 15032, Miramar, Wellington 6433.

Passed away suddenly on 14th February 2021, aged 61 years.

Loved mother and mother in law to Steven & Michelle, Mike & Michelle, Alex & Mark,

Cheryl, Cindy, and Alana.

A dearly loved grandmother and great grandmother to her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Elaine’s life at 12 Banks Street, Marfell, New Plymouth on Friday 19th February 2021 at 3.00pm, to be followed by cremation at Abrahams Funeral Home & Crematorium, 366 Devon Street East, New Plymouth.

Passed away after a courageous battle with Dementia at 5am Sunday 7th February 2021, in her 83rd year.

Dearly loved wife of Johnny for 63 years.

Much loved mum of Leslee. Adored Tawa of her 4 grandchildren, Fleur, Adam, John, and Paul.

And great grandies, Amelia, Kostin, Jolie, Jorja, Abi, Ruby, and another ready to pop out.

And great great Tawa to precious Marcel.

Our family wish to express our sincere thanks to Ngaitahu Whanau for making the trip in these difficult times.

Thank you to everyone for all the cards, messages and kai, please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

Special mention to Trish Russell for all the hours she spent comforting Rawinia in her not so good moments.

Also Fleur and Leslee, I would never have got through it without their aroha.

In accordance with Rawinia’s wishes a Private Family Farewell has been held.

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday 12th February 2021.

Loved wife of the late Neil.

Beloved Mother of Joe and Kelley, Paula and Blair, Deborah, Claire, Annette and Mike, and Christine and Dion.

Adored Nana of her nine grandchildren.

Much cherished big sister of Jane Goldsmith, Kay Barns, and the late Kitty Hawkins.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Barbara at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Guyton Street, Whanganui, Tuesday 16th February 2021 at 1.00 p.m, to be followed by interment at the Aramoho Lawn Cemetery.

Due to the current Covid19 restrictions the attendance at Barbara’s Mass will be limited to 100 people.

Barbara’s Mass will be webcast live at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘Watch Funeral Online’ link.

Peacefully and surrounded by her three children at Whanganui Hospital, aged 96 years.

Loved wife of the late Brian.

Much loved Mother and Mother-in-law of David and Cathy, Pip and Richard, and Kath and Dave.

Cherished Grandma of Florence, Nic, Jamie, and Becky.

“A life well lived.”

The family wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to the medical and nursing staff at Whanganui Hospital for their kind and sensitive care.

Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Barbara’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton St, Whanganui on Wednesday 17th February 2021 at 1.30 p.m, to be followed by a private cremation.

(Please note the change of venue).

Barbara’s Service will be webcast live at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘Watch Funeral Online’ link.